The most precious commodity in a college student's life? Time. The second most precious commodity? Money. So if you're looking for a last-minute gift idea for a college student on your list (be it a roommate, friend, boyfriend/girlfriend, or even that amazing person who helped you pass your statistics class), things can be tricky. Find several last-minute gift ideas for college students below that are practically guaranteed to please -- and be fast and affordable.
Last-Minute Gift Ideas for College Students
1. An electronic gift certificate to an online media store. Most college students get a significant percentage -- if not the majority -- of their media online. Consider an online gift certificate to a place like iTunes or Netflix that will help make their relaxation time easier.
2. An event/experience that you'll pay for when it happens. You can simply send a card (virtual or handmade) that describes what you'll do for your certain someone when the time presents itself: take them out for a nice dinner, buy them tickets to their favorite band next time they're in town, treat them to lunch and a day at their favorite museum or cultural event. No matter what the event is, however, your gift will be well-received even though you don't actually have to "give" it until a little later.
3. An electronic gift certificate to an online bookstore. It may not sound sexy, but it will certainly be appreciated. Sure, college students read a lot, but when's the last time your gift recipient read for pleasure? Added bonus: online bookstore gift certificates can also be used for buying textbooks if your gift recipient is ever in a pinch.
4. Delivery of something perishable. Things that are perishable -- like care packages, chocolates, fruits, or flowers -- often can be ordered only in a time crunch. Check out places like ProFlowers, Edible Arrangements, or Dormzy (plus many others) online for options.
5. An electronic gift certificate to a place nearby. Who doesn't like perusing the aisles of Best Buy or Target, looking for things to make college life easier? Many big-box stores offer the ability to buy a gift certificate online and email it -- often instantly -- to the recipient.
6. A donation to a favorite charity. Does the person you need a gift for want to go to medical school? Consider a donation to Doctors Without Borders, for example. Think about your gift recipient's passions and interests and find a charity to match. Most organizations take donations online and will email your recipient that a gift was made in his or her honor.
7. An electronic gift certificate for an e-reader. An increasingly large number of students are getting (or already have) e-readers. Consider a gift certificate, which can be purchased online and sent via email, that will allow someone the chance to download their favorite book in an instant.
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